lighter than a glass equivalent. The plastic panel on the new smart fortwo weighs only 9.8 kilograms. Webasto manufactures the polycarbonate roofs in its own lightweight competence center in Schierling, Germany. (From a press release on January 12, 2015) Webasto Thermo & Comfort SE of Germany will step up its activities to propose its auxiliary electric heaters for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs). Webasto's new high voltage heater (HVH) is signif...

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ing mirrors to Mercedes-Benz. 1989 Expanded into premium automotive sound systems. 1994 Acquired ULO, a Tier 1 rear lighting supplier. 1994 Its international expansion began in 1994 when the Company established operations in the United States. 1995 Commenced operations in Hungary as a first step to shifting some of its operations to low-cost countries. 1998 Entered into a joint venture in Slovenia to produce wire harnesses used in the p...

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e Zurich (Illinois, USA), Suzhou (China) and Queretaro (Mexico). It employs over 400 people and generated revenues of around USD 74 million in 2016. The TERMAX LLC acquisition will help LISI strengthening its world leadership in the clip-fastening solution in North America. The transaction is a two-step structured acquisition: the initial step involves the sale by TERMAX LLC’s shareholders of 51% of the share capital to LISI Automotive. As a se...

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ine with its previous guidance until mid-March 2020, it withdraw the guidance given on 28 February 2020 for the full year 2020. (From a press release on March 27, 2020) Recticel announced that it has completed the divestment of its 50% stake in the Eurofoam Flexible Foams joint venture, and the two-step divestment of its automotive interiors division. The net cash proceeds from both transactions’ amounts to about EUR 210 million. In April 2020,...

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nd thermoplastic components and a system provider for technically demanding applications also operates in several industries such as medical equipment, water management, and food & beverage, as well as in several industrial applications. The transaction, set to be finalized by the end of 2022, is a step change for Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and is expected to generate significant synergies in terms of lower costs and higher production efficienc...

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rd Focus and Ford Fiesta models. Start of production is planned for 2013 in the Getrag plant Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China. (From a press release on January 11, 2012) Getrag Corporate Group announced that Getrag Group Transmissions operations will be integrated into Getrag KG. In line with this step, Getrag Group Transmissions takes over management responsibility for Getrag KG, parent company of the corporation. (From a press release on Janua...

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ed 24.9 percent of the 50 percent share owned by MECAPLAST. The acquisition has raised Toyota Boshoku's equity stake in the Polish joint venture from 30 percent to 54.9 percent, giving it a controlling interest in the company. The Toyota Boshoku Group is poised to increase its presence in Europe by stepping up sales of cylinder head covers and intake manifolds made by TBMECA. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Dec. 18, 2012)   Me...

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hich includes components such as parking brakes and pedal boxes. -The Company is a subsidiary of Gestamp Automocion, representing Gestamp’s Mechanisms product group.  Body Components-Sheet metal hinges-Rolled-section hinges -Forged hinges-Door hinges-Notch stop hinges-CFRP hinges-Double spring stepless door checks-Door checks-Hood hinges-Trunk hinges-Door hinges with integrated door check systems-Hood hinges with pedestrian protection system...

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ench Group, Advanced Comfort Systems – ACS, by purchasing their shares in RS Automotive N.V., the ACS holding company, for EUR 10.7 million. The formalization of the acquisition agreement is expected by the end of February 2014. CIE Automotive's entry in ACS took place in September 2009 and was a step into quality passenger comfort elements in vehicles, which includes products like roof, window, concealment and loading systems. ACS has five pro...

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ea in Mexico. The company invested nearly USD 30 million in the construction of the new plant. The new plant is fully replacing the first two plants in Cuautlancingo. After the building was completed in only six months time, all production lines of the other plants were transferred to the new plant step by step. The transfer of the last production line, door panels for the Volkswagen Beetle, has been completed just recently and all processes are ...

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aVergne, Tennessee Plant of the Bridgestone Firestone North America Tire., LLC (BFNT) may cease most or all passenger and light truck tire production lines. Amid worsening business environments despite its previous measures to adjust its production levels, the company has decided that an additional step should be taken. On December 21, LaVergne Plant will lay off 148 hourly and 10 salaried team members. The Tennessee facility will continue to man...

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otive and commercial truck industries, while TLC is an automotive lighting manufacturer that offers cutting-edge, full-service interior and exterior lighting solutions. The two companies have already successfully worked on several projects in Europe and North America. “The partnership is the next step in advancing our capabilities and we have aligned our vision for the future of lighting and smart surfaces being a key market driver,” says Chr...

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n, including its fuses, which have been adopted around the world and transient-voltage-suppressor (TVS) diodes. Littelfuse will enhance cooperation with its local sales agents and strengthen its customer support organization with a focus on staff responsible for individual products. Littelfuse will step up efforts to expand operations in Japan, which is a key market for the company's automotive business. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shi...

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are feet. The building addition will support several future transmission-related programs through the supply of ready-to-assemble differential assemblies and aluminum valve bodies. Construction is expected to start in September 2015 and be completed by March 2016. The building addition is the first step in a five-year multi-million dollar capital investment plan to support the launch and production of new programs. (From a press release on Septem...

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’s front door outers, without compromise. Based on JLR social media update Novelis Inc. announced the production of the first aluminum coil made from 100% recycled, end-of-life automotive scrap. The aluminum coil was developed and produced for the European automotive market and signifies another step forward to circularity and sustainability in the automotive industry. The new aluminum coil material is suitable for car body outer skin applicat...

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unced a joint venture with the AI Group (owned by the South African company DFI) and Lemforder, a division of ZF Friedrichshafen. Jul. 2000 Announced its acquisition of AP Racing (UK). Jul. 2001 Formed a joint venture, Nanjing Yuejin Automotive Brake System Co. Ltd. Sold the entire holding in Stepal S.r.l., the holding company of Fonderia Regali S.r.l. Jan. 2002 Acquired a further stake in the already partly held Brembo Rassini S.A. de C....

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operation in Maxion Wheels' global wheel network, strategically located to serve its global customers' domestic and export light vehicle aluminum wheel needs. (From a press release on December 13, 2017) Maxion Wheels announced formation of a new legal entity, Maxion Wheels Aluminum India, as a key step in its plan to develop and produce up to four million light vehicle aluminum wheels annually in India. The company has secured property in Pune, ...

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(UK) CT6 (USA) C-Max Hybrid (USA) NV200 (FF) (China) CLS-Class (Germany) Sharan (Portugal) G 500 (Austria) Santana (FF) (China) Octavia (FF) (China) S3 Limousine (Germany) E 200 (Germany) E 320 (Germany) E 400 (Germany) Touran (Germany) XC90 (Sweden) Wrangler (4WD) (USA) 3 Series (Germany) Clarity Step WGN Jade fortwo (France) CX-9 Koleos (FF) (China) Koleos (4WD) (China) C3-XR (FF) (China) Beetle (Mexico) DS 6 (FF) (China) GLE 320 4MATIC (USA) ...

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n principal. (From a press release on September 12, 2019) MARELLI announced that Calsonic Kansei and Magneti Marelli will officially change their respective legal company names to “MARELLI” from next month. The move to a single brand was first announced in May this year and is an important next step in positioning MARELLI to compete even more effectively on a global scale. Calsonic Kansei Corporation will change its legal company name to "MAR...

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, resource efficiency as well as good working and living conditions where the company is located around the world. With ReWire, Leoni will underpin its claim of being the partner of choice in the market for climate-friendly and resource-efficient mobility. As a key target, ReWire defines measurable steps on the way to achieving a 90% reduction in Leoni's CO2 emissions by 2050 compared with the baseline year of 2021 – guided by the recommendatio...

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